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Personal Injury Lawyers in Ottawa, IL: 2026 rankings

53 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Ottawa: Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd., LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 703 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Onward Accident & Injury Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 53.

  3. 30

    Most-reviewed: Consumer Law Group, 2,347 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #30.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

53 Ottawa personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 53 rated law firms.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Ottawa at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Ottawa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.674.9★ (703)Joliet, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Onward Accident & Injury Law665.0★ (13)OttawaOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys654.8★ (373)Joliet, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Disparti Law Group644.9★ (199)Plainfield, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers644.9★ (232)Aurora, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Costa Ivone Injury Lawyers - Joliet634.9★ (119)Joliet, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Shuman Legal634.8★ (92)Joliet, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers625.0★ (53)Joliet, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Onward Accident & Injury Law624.9★ (43)Pontiac, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10The Cantlin Law Firm624.7★ (52)Ottawa——

All 53 personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Disparti Law Group

    Based in Plainfield, 38 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    24113 Lockport St Ste A, Plainfield, IL 60544
    View profile for Disparti Law Group(815) 600-6000

  7. Based in Joliet, 38 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 Essington Rd Ste 126, Joliet, IL 60435
    View profile for Shuman Legal(815) 683-3575

  10. #10 The Cantlin Law Firm

    Based in Ottawa

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    760 E Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
    View profile for The Cantlin Law Firm(815) 433-4712

  11. #11 Cassian & Carter LLC

    Based in Joliet, 38 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3077 W Jefferson St #207, Joliet, IL 60435
    View profile for Cassian & Carter LLC(815) 714-7118

  16. #16 Grewer Law Group

    Based in Yorkville, 31 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    129 Commercial Dr Ste Suite 17, Yorkville, IL 60560
    View profile for Grewer Law Group(630) 401-5410

  19. #19 Kuleck & Hamer

    Based in Ottawa

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    122 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350
    View profile for Kuleck & Hamer(815) 433-1900

  21. #21 LiSi Law, LLC

    Based in Joliet, 37 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Houbolt Rd #209, Joliet, IL 60431
    View profile for LiSi Law, LLC(815) 258-7877

  22. #22 The Illinois Hammer

    Based in Aurora, 40 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    213 N Lake St #2, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for The Illinois Hammer(630) 777-7777

  24. #24 Flaherty Law, LLC

    Based in Plainfield, 38 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24047 Lockport St #201c, Plainfield, IL 60544
    View profile for Flaherty Law, LLC(815) 577-7500

  25. #25 Heady Law Office

    Based in Aurora, 39 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    54 W Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for Heady Law Office(630) 892-8109

Personal injury lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Amoni Law Offices, P.C.555.0★ (23)38 mi
27Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C.544.9★ (17)39 mi
28Ingemunson Law Offices Ltd544.0★ (9)29 mi
29Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.534.9★ (558)39 mi
30Consumer Law Group534.8★ (2,347)39 mi
31Morelli & Raval534.3★ (11)39 mi
32Haywood & Breidenbaugh Law Group Auto Accident Lawyers535.0★ (5)35 mi
33Speers, Reuland & Cibulskis, P.C.534.7★ (6)38 mi
34Drew Ferracuti Law Firm524.7★ (35)In Ottawa
35Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC524.5★ (40)In Ottawa
36Attorney David Wolkowitz524.8★ (24)24 mi
37Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.504.9★ (103)40 mi
38Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti, P.C.503.8★ (41)In Ottawa
39Cary J. Wintroub & Associates, Abogados de Accidentes504.9★ (63)40 mi
40Chandraiah Law Firm495.0★ (6)39 mi
41Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C.483.7★ (9)38 mi
42Law Office of David Lee, Ltd.484.4★ (64)38 mi
43McAdams & Sartori, LLC484.4★ (109)29 mi
44Samuel Erkonen, P.C. Attorney At Law484.7★ (27)37 mi
45Meents Law, P.C.474.6★ (71)33 mi
46Porro Niermann Law Group, LLC464.6★ (55)39 mi
47Hamilton & Antonsen, Ltd.464.4★ (58)38 mi
48Law Office of James F. White, P.C.454.6★ (19)35 mi
49Spesia & Taylor454.5★ (31)40 mi
50Camic Johnson, Ltd454.2★ (37)39 mi

Also serving Ottawa

20 more personal injury lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked personal injury lawyers serving Ottawa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Berkland Duane Attorney At Law3.0★ (6)In Ottawa
Burton, Fuller & Associates, P.C.3.7★ (13)In Ottawa
Creedon Law Office4.4★ (14)In Ottawa
Darrell K Seigler Ltd4.6★ (13)In Ottawa
Fabricius & Lindig3.8★ (5)In Ottawa
Hirsch Law Group Ottawa Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers4.9★ (140)In Ottawa
Illini Legal Services :: C. David Ward Bankruptcy Attorney At Law2.5★ (8)In Ottawa
John F. Vickers4.0★ (4)In Ottawa
Johnson Heather4.1★ (9)In Ottawa
Johnson Law4.8★ (9)In Ottawa
Karen Donnelly Law3.6★ (14)In Ottawa
Keene Law Office3.9★ (32)In Ottawa
KQB Law5.0★ (13)In Ottawa
Law Office Of Steven L Wiggins2.8★ (23)In Ottawa
Law Office Of Timothy F. Kohn3.3★ (41)In Ottawa
Miskell Law Center, LLC4.1★ (83)In Ottawa
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.2.2★ (12)In Ottawa
Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP5.0★ (1)In Ottawa
Strow Law LLC5.0★ (14)In Ottawa
The Justice Law Firm P.C.4.1★ (35)In Ottawa

How we ranked Ottawa personal injury lawyers

We scored 53 Ottawa personal injury lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ottawa data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a personal injury lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many personal injury law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a personal injury lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
  • How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Personal injury lawyers in Ottawa: frequently asked questions

Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ottawa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Ottawa, IL is Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd. with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 703 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Onward Accident & Injury Law (#2) and Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 53 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many personal injury lawyers are there in Ottawa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 53 personal injury lawyers serving Ottawa, IL. 6 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which personal injury lawyers in Ottawa are open 24/7?

18 ranked personal injury lawyers in Ottawa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd. (#1), Onward Accident & Injury Law (#2) and Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which personal injury lawyers in Ottawa work on weekends?

27 of 53 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd. (#1), Onward Accident & Injury Law (#2) and Zayed Law Personal Injury Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ottawa personal injury lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 53 rated personal injury lawyers in Ottawa is 4.8★, with a median of 41 reviews. Consumer Law Group has the most, 2,347 reviews, and ranks #30. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?

Each personal injury lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do personal injury lawyers outside Ottawa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ottawa city center, our service radius for personal injury lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can personal injury lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, IL charge?

Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?

Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Ottawa, IL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Ottawa?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Ottawa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 53 personal injury lawyers serving Ottawa.

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